[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f-Qb45SUeuuzhbC05_22yacrI6u1X5Cge8Zw7MUe0Xpo":3,"$fG3T78lgWM_O7t6KRZQOt4jbXFC4OPF4rMj2C_y-OVuE":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},82530,"Edward S. Greenberg","E",4,null,"edward-s-greenberg",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":81},[14,32,49,63],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},685251,"It is no accident, then, that each of our major wars has served to enhance the power of government in Washington: the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22,27],{"id":23,"tag":24},3423306,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},496,"war",{"id":28,"tag":29},3423305,{"id":30,"tag_name":31},9589,"government-corruption",{"id":33,"quote_text":34,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":35,"source":36,"quote_tag":37,"commentary":48},624529,"For the most part, the evidence shows that individual Americans do not care a great deal about politics and are rather poorly informed, unstable in their views, and not much interested in participating in the political process. These findings have led some observers to assert that citizens are ill-equipped for the responsibility of self-governance and that public opinion (the will of the majority) should not be the ultimate determinant of what government does.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[38,43],{"id":39,"tag":40},3243644,{"id":41,"tag_name":42},615,"politics",{"id":44,"tag":45},3243643,{"id":46,"tag_name":47},4954,"government","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from Edward S. Greenberg's work, given his focus on the intersection of politics and public opinion. The sentiment echoes the era of the 1970s and 1980s, when Greenberg was actively researching and writing about the subject. During this time, there was growing concern about the level of civic engagement and the quality of public discourse in the United States.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath this seemingly pessimistic assessment of citizen engagement is a nuanced critique of the notion that the will of the majority should be the ultimate determinant of government action. Greenberg is highlighting a paradox: that citizens are often ill-informed and unstable in their views, yet this very instability and lack of expertise may be a necessary condition for democratic participation, as it prevents the dominance of any single, potentially oppressive viewpoint.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider embracing the value of \"informed ignorance\" – acknowledging that you may not have all the answers, and being willing to engage with others who bring different perspectives and levels of expertise to the table. By recognizing the limitations of your own knowledge and being open to learning from others, you can cultivate a more nuanced and inclusive approach to decision-making, whether in personal or professional contexts.",{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},620654,"Still others worry that news organizations may pull their punches when reporting about the activities of their corporate parents or partners. Will ABC News go easy on problems at Disney, for example, which owns ABC?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[55,60],{"id":56,"tag":57},3231239,{"id":58,"tag_name":59},4705,"media",{"id":61,"tag":62},3231238,{"id":30,"tag_name":31},{"id":64,"quote_text":65,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":66,"source":67,"quote_tag":68,"commentary":80},599049,"Because widespread participation is so central to popular sovereignty, we can say that the less political participation there is in a society, the weaker the democracy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[69,72,77],{"id":70,"tag":71},3160285,{"id":41,"tag_name":42},{"id":73,"tag":74},3160283,{"id":75,"tag_name":76},3993,"democracy",{"id":78,"tag":79},3160284,{"id":46,"tag_name":47},"**The Backstory**\nThis quote, likely penned by Edward S. Greenberg, is rooted in the tumultuous era of mid-20th century American politics. As a historian, I can infer that Greenberg was grappling with the disillusionment and apathy that followed World War II, as well as the growing civil rights movement. His words reflect the concerns of a nation struggling to maintain democratic ideals in the face of widespread disillusionment.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nBeneath the surface of this quote lies a profound paradox: the very essence of democracy – widespread participation – is both its greatest strength and most significant weakness. The more people disengage from the democratic process, the more fragile the system becomes, yet the very act of participation requires an investment of time, energy, and trust in institutions.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, a modern professional or creative can recognize that their own level of engagement with civic life and institutions has a direct impact on the health of democracy. By acknowledging the interplay between participation and democracy's strength, they can choose to prioritize their own involvement, not as a moral obligation, but as a means to mitigate the erosion of democratic institutions and foster a more resilient society.",{"currentPage":82,"totalPages":82,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":83},1,10]